Amnesty International urges investigation into torture allegations in Togo
Amnesty International has called on Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against protesters arrested during early June…
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French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
Panafricanism or political facade? Controversial MANSSAH summit faces boycott calls in Togo
As Lomé prepares to host the high-profile MANSSAH Conference from June 26 to 28, a rising wave of public dissent…
Togo: 56 released after protests, organizers call for new demonstrations
Togolese authorities have released 56 individuals arrested during protests on June 6 in Lomé. The demonstrations, driven by frustration over…
“No parties this time”: Togolese youth to lead their own revolt on June 6
A powerful wave of discontent is building in Togo as the country approaches June 6, a date now set by…
Ayité writes to Pope Leon XIV over Press repression in Togo
In exile since 2022, renowned Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Mensah Ayité has sent a powerful letter to Pope Leon XIV,…
Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong bids farewell after seven years in Togo
After seven years of service in Togo, Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong has concluded his diplomatic mission. On Friday, May 30,…
Catholic bishops warn of political unrest in Togo
The Episcopal Conference of Togo has raised serious concerns about the country’s sociopolitical trajectory following recent constitutional changes. In a…
Electricity tariffs surge in Togo amid soaring living costs
A recent increase in electricity tariffs in Togo — up to 30% — has sparked outrage from the Association Togolaise…
Confirmed case of Mpox in Togo amid rising infections across Africa
Togo’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Mpox (also known as monkeypox) in the Greater Lomé region. The…